Josh McCown (27-for-36 for 348 yards with 4 TDs) was masterful in his game management and in his ability to stay away from the costly mistakes. He accounted for five TDs, with one coming on a run that started with a juke and ended with a helicopter spin. Brandon Marshall (6-100) went over 1,000 yards for the season in the game, giving the Bears a pair of 1,000-yard receivers for the first time since 1995 and for just the second time ever.

Rushing offense: A-

Matt Forte (20-102) came up big in the run game and as a receiver (7-73 1 TD).

Passing defense: A

In what was supposed to be a shootout, Cowboys Tony Romo (11-for-20 for 104 yards with 3 TDs) fell flat.

Rushing defense:F

Ouch. This is why they are last in the league against the run, and this is why the offense has to be nearly flawless for this team to win. Dallas’ Demarco Murray (18-145) gouged them early and often.

Special teams: C

Not much needed — luckily.

Coaching: A

After four straight below-average coaching performances, Marc Trestman and his staff came up with a great game plan for Monday night and had the team ready to take charge.

Overall:A

The Bears were dominant — all because of the offense, go figure. This one will mean nothing if they don’t find consistency and do it every week from here on out. Still, what an offensive display this was.